The trombone is quite the instrument. It’s a real favorite with the kids wherever the New West Symphony Music Van comes around. And it has a fascinating history, nearly falling into obscurity and once going by a name like “sackbut.” Extremely versatile, it has suitably expressed almost every emotion, from sacred to saucy.
https://youtu.be/qkIrdmY3GlQ?t=1m20s
Read more at WQXR, who has an excellent piece on the wonderful trombone, complete with in-depth history and excerpts.
